Experts Warn That, UK Staffing Shortage, Hitting Multiple Industries.<br />'The Independent' reports that one in four pubs, restaurants and hotels have been forced to close down or reduce operational hours due to chronic staff shortages in the UK.<br />'The Independent' reports that one in four pubs, restaurants and hotels have been forced to close down or reduce operational hours due to chronic staff shortages in the UK.<br />UK Hospitality found<br />that there are nearly <br />200,000 open positions <br />across the country. .<br />According to 'The Independent,' many fear that competition for staff will intensify between the hospitality, retail and delivery industries. .<br />According to 'The Independent,' many fear that competition for staff will intensify between the hospitality, retail and delivery industries. .<br />UK Hospitality's poll of 700 members, representing <br />90% of all pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK, <br />found that revenue was down by 20%.<br />'The Independent' points out that another survey found that half of all nightclubs and bars have been unable <br />to operate at full capacity due to a lack of security staff. .<br />'The Independent' points out that another survey found that half of all nightclubs and bars have been unable <br />to operate at full capacity due to a lack of security staff. .<br />Industry figures claim that ministers have <br />refused to recognize the gravity of the situation <br />and take meaningful action to address it. .<br />Industry figures claim that ministers have <br />refused to recognize the gravity of the situation <br />and take meaningful action to address it. .<br />UK Hospitality warned that the situation will worsen without government intervention. .<br />There is no sign of improvement. We have a 10 per cent vacancy rate across the sector and there’s been no influx of workers after furlough ended... There just aren’t sufficient staff to fulfil all the demand that’s out there. , Kate Nichols, UK Hospitality chief executive, via Newsweek.<br />According to 'Newsweek,' vacancies across the economy have continued to climb, with the number of available job postings reaching a record high of 2.7 million last week. .<br />According to 'Newsweek,' vacancies across the economy have continued to climb, with the number of available job postings reaching a record high of 2.7 million last week.
